Signs of Mr. Plum
A Polish documentary portrait explores the visual legacy and cultural resonance of designer Karol Śliwka through signs, memory, and his own on-screen presence.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- contemplative
- serious
- intimate
- museum afternoon
- design study session
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The title foregrounds signs associated with Mr. Plum, while Karol Śliwka appears as himself at the center of the film.
The subject is presented through the language of signs and graphic authorship rather than through a fictional narrative.
Karol Śliwka is credited as Self, with Dariusz Dłużewski providing voice work, suggesting a layered presentation of the subject.
Films like Signs of Mr. Plum, and why
Helvetica
shares a documentary focus on graphic design, visual communication, and the cultural meaning of designed images
Rams
shares an artist portrait structure centered on a celebrated designer's creative practice and legacy
The Painter and the Thief
shares an intimate documentary examination of an influential visual artist's methods, personality, and body of work
Movie Details
- Directors
- Urszula Morga, Bartosz Mikołajczyk
- Release Date
- 2026-05-16
- Runtime
- 72 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Karol Śliwka
- Dariusz Dłużewski
Common questions
- What is Signs of Mr. Plum about?
- A Polish documentary portrait explores the visual legacy and cultural resonance of designer Karol Śliwka through signs, memory, and his own on-screen presence.
- What is Signs of Mr. Plum like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Signs of Mr. Plum as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Signs of Mr. Plum violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Signs of Mr. Plum.
- Which films are like Signs of Mr. Plum?
- Films with a similar feel include Helvetica, Rams, and The Painter and the Thief.
- How long is Signs of Mr. Plum?
- Signs of Mr. Plum runs 72 minutes.
